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Benzilic acid, 99%

Chemical Properties

Formula

C14H12O3

Formula Weight

228.25

Melting point

148-152°

Boiling Point

180°/13mm

Flash Point

215°(419°F)

Density

1.28

Solubility

Sparingly soluble in water (1.4g/L at 25°C).

Applications

Benzilic acid is used in organic synthesis, as a base point for preparation of glycollate pharmaceuticals and some hallucinogenic (deliriant) drugs - BZ, and Benactyzine being two examples. It is also used to determine zirconium and to get benzophenone.